Archive for May 10th, 2010
“ArmenTel” does not consider introduction of 4G network in the nearest prospect
Solutions to a number of regulative issues are needed for 4G network introduction in Armenia, General Director of “ArmenTel” (Beeline trademark) Igor Klimko stated in Yerevan today. Mediamax reports that Igor Klimko specified that in order to introduce fourth generation network, the regulator [...]
Shots sometimes remain unanswered
Armenia's northeastern border is guarded by contract servicemen. This is the only working place for residents of Chambarak region. "There is no tension at posts. People can work and live freely as we guard the border they and night," Major Tonoyan, deputy commander of the contract battalion, [...]
Will MP Samvel Alexanian be fined?
RA State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC) is scheduled to make a decision on the unfair competition and violations committed by Alex Grig Company this week. SCPEC's check-ups revealed that several types of vodka, bottled and sold by Alex Grig, received their [...]
Technical fault left four injured
The metal chain of a carousel broke apart yesterday in Yerevan's Hakhtanak (Victory) Park leaving four persons injured. According to the RA Rescue Service, Sirarpi Mavoyan (1996) and Susanna Galstyan (1997) were taken to a children's hospital, while Marine (1975) and Menua (1997) Vardanyans were [...]
Volcanic ash does not disrupt flights from Armenia
The thick plume of volcanic ash emanating from Iceland continues to frustrate Europe's air communication. Nevertheless, the flights from Armenia are not disrupted. Erik Gyulazyan, Head of the International Relations Department of Bmi (British Midland International) Company, and Nana Avetisova, [...]
Karabakh issue — test for Turkish-Russian partnership: Hurriyet
“If in the 1990s someone was to suggest that Turkish-Russian relations could one day reach a level of strategic partnership it would have likely induced uproarious laughter to listeners,” reads an article by Cem Oguz posted in Hurriyet Daily News. The author says that Russia has so far [...]
“What Turkey? What Europe?” seminar held in Salzburg
“What Turkey? What Europe?” is the name of a seminar opened in Salzburg, Austria, on May 9. The seminar was organized by the Salzburg Global Seminar. Among the participants are: Wolfgang Ischinger (Co-Chair) — Chairman, Munich Security Conference, Germany; Suleyman Özdem Sanberk [...]
Medvedev to discuss Armenia-Turkey relations in Ankara
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenia-Azerbaijan relations and Armenia-Turkey relations will be discussed at Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s meetings with Turkish leaders, Vice-Chairman of the Yeni Azerbaijan (New Azerbaijan) Party Ali Ahmedov told the Day.Az agency, speaking of Medvedev’s [...]
Death toll in Russia’s mine blast reached 30
The death toll in Russia's underground coal mine blast reached 30, with over 60 people still trapped, Russian Emergency Situations Minister Sergey Shoygu stated at a briefing after rescuers went down into Raspadskaya mine, rocked by two explosions over the weekend, msnbc website [...]